BACKGROUND Clinical studies have demonstrated the efficacy of pulsed radiofrequency (PRF). PRF energy is delivered to neural structures via specifically designed, percutaneously placed needles to treat some chronic pain states. PRF was introduced as a non-destructive alternative to destructive lesioning produced by continuous radiofrequency (CRF) energy. However, there is an ongoing controversy...

Amputation neuroma can cause very serious, intractable pain. Many treatment modalities are suggested for painful neuroma. Pharmacologic treatment shows a limited effect on eliminating the pain, and surgical treatment has a high recurrence rate. We applied pulsed radiofrequency treatment at the neuroma stalk under ultrasonography guidance. The long-term outcome was very successful, prompting us ...

BACKGROUND CONTEXT Radiofrequency denervation is commonly used for the treatment of chronic facet joint pain that has been refractory to more conservative treatments, although the evidence supporting this treatment has been controversial. PURPOSE We aimed to elucidate the precise effects of radiofrequency denervation in patients with low back pain originating from the facet joints relative to...

BACKGROUND Radiofrequency is widely used in the treatment of chronic pain for its efficacy and low incidence of side effects and complications. Despite this, it is commonly believed that this kind of treatment could interfere with medical implantable devices. Potential interference between implanted devices such as pacemakers, defibrillators and spinal cord stimulators and the radiofrequency of...